Did This Frozen Ride Damage My Engine?

[@tmwinkler]

What a beautiful, snow-covered Christmas Eve ride, thanks for sharing and Merry Christmas!

[@steamlogger]

Thanks. Merry Christmas

[@eukaryon]

Gorgeous route. thank you for sharing this day.

[@steamlogger]

Thank you for watching.

[@uberlpn]

THAT WAS FUN THANK YOU!! MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY RAILROADING NEW YEAR!!!

[@steamlogger]

I am glad you enjoyed it

[@stevencramsie9172]

Happy Holidays!

[@crockett11000]

At least there's no snakes out in winter. Been there many times running my big trains. Cut a few in 3 pieces lol!. What a great place and video, thank you!

[@steamlogger]

I have seen snakes cut by the train. It is a great place. Thanks for watching

[@johnchurch575]

Im in 1/48th scale modle railroading. I cannot fathom the work you have done, quite amazing.

[@steamlogger]

It is not my Railroad. I live about 30 miles away and a help with upkeep when I can.

[@TheNorthwestWind]

this place looks awesome

[@steamlogger]

It is. I am fortunate to live about 30 miles away. Thanks for watching and checkout out some of my other videos.

[@clausbauer1228]

Hello. Very nice Video in the snow. 👍👍😀Thanks for sharing and Merry Christmas. Greeting from Germany. Claus

[@steamlogger]

Merry Christmas. I am glad you enjoyed it.

[@fredliperson9171]

Nice! I love trains and this would be a hobby if I didn't have so many already....

[@steamlogger]

I hear you. Making videos and working on the railroad is enough. Thanks for watching

[@mikemurphy7711]

Wow...someone has put hundreds of thousands of dollars in developing land for a railroad...that would be everyone's dream railroad!! Do they allow foreign "engines" to come journey?

[@steamlogger]

Currently four time a year the White Creek Railroad hosts meets where 50 to 75 people bring locomotives and run trains like on a model railroad. I have many videos from these meets on my channel. Thanks for watching.

[@steamlogger]

This is a private track near Grand Rapids Michigan. There are a couple club tracks in Michigan. The Mid Michigan Railroad is by Turkeyville near Marshal Michigan.

[@fiddlyphuk6414]

That's more track than some of the shorter full scale X-fer railroads. Very cool.

[@steamlogger]

There is approximately five miles of main track. With another two miles of sidings and spur tracks.

[@swiv99]

awesome way to start your day

[@steamlogger]

It is always good to go for a train ride.

[@danielfantino1714]

Thanks for that Christmas joy ride. Everything went perfect. No long walk back, or worst, with no one to help, what a long push, or pull, or stay there, i´ll pick you up in spring after thaw... Pretty long run with a snowplow clearing the track. With a snow blower, sort of when it´s finish, it snowed again. How big is the club ? (Ok read it 5 miles) Wish you a pleasant 2025 with many rides.

[@steamlogger]

I broke down on the far side of the railroad before. It happened during a meet when everyone else went for dinner. It was a long walk back. Then, after dinner, I was able to get a ride out to my train and make temporary field repairs. Thanks for watching

[@danielfantino1714]

​@@steamlogger 👍👍

[@cjones3710]

Thanks for taping your ride. I saw one of these outside of Charles Town WV, just outside Harper's Ferry. Small orivate owned i think.

[@steamlogger]

This one is big and privately owned. I am fortunate to live about 30 miles away and can help the owner with upkeep.

[@PrecisionClays]

Around 24:52 may have been what caused the front truck problem. Branch across the line.

[@steamlogger]

That is possible.

[@hornhospital]

​@@steamloggerAbsolutely agree. Saw the stick before you hit it, thought "boy, I hope that doesn't derail him", then WHAM. It appeared from there to the end of the ride you were level or downhill, so you may not notice a loss of power until climbing the next day. One more thing....PLEASE mic yourself while narrating a ride. The trainset wheel noise is very low, but even cranking up the volume I can only understand your comments once in a while. Love the video!

[@steamlogger]

I remember that stick. I was getting cold by then and wasn't paying attention to the track ahead until it was too late.

[@mikemurphy7711]

@@steamlogger You did a great job with video, just ignore the perfectionist asking to use a separate mic, your phone did just fine! And the noise is great, is what makes railroading fun!

[@csx5945]

@@steamloggershould have done what I did and parked it in the yard and warmed up for a bit before going around reed lake

[@rennethjarrett4580]

Thanks for the nice ride.

[@steamlogger]

Gald you enjoyed it

[@GeorgeJansen]

3:15. Love the pre tunnel horn ❤❤❤❤

[@steamlogger]

Thanks. I need to do some repair there is supposed to be three notes and I think only one is working.

[@andydickey]

Nice to see you out. With wind chill and damp I bet it felt colder than 32 degrees.

[@steamlogger]

It wasn't too bad in the woode. When I stopped by the yard and the windmill was really spinning, I noticed it. I didn't miss going to Cornertown too much when the track was plowed the other way at Apple Tree Junction.

[@wheelzandgillz]

Been watching some Durango to Silverton videos and this one was just recommended, I clicked on it and was confused as hell, the proportions were all off I thought it was a supper realistic video game 😂😂

[@steamlogger]

I have many more videos from the White Creek Railroad on my channel. Many with other trains or from track side. Thanks for watching.

[@paulz.4608]

Awesome ride through the snow! I hope you were dressed warm....

[@steamlogger]

It was worth it to get this video.

Everyone should be able to live their best life , clearly this guy is😊

[@steamlogger]

This is not my railroad. It is a fun place. Check out some of my other videos showing other visiting trains.

[@williamgibb5557]

Thank you for the ride. Trains at Christmas time are always special and when rideable, WOW! Stay safe, happy , healthy and Warm.

[@steamlogger]

Thanks for watching. Have a happy New Year 🎆

[@markchodroff250]

What a beautiful ride , should have a steam engine 4-6-4 to run that track !

[@steamlogger]

I have some videos of steam running here on my channel. Thanks for watching

[@glennsrailroading]

Great RR. I have to rebuild mine onto 3ft high trestles. My back won't allow me to crawl around on the ground like it sort of did 20 years ago.

[@steamlogger]

We are all getting older.

[@Trainman3985]

I don't know if you get this a lot if you do I apologies, But when I see your engines plowing throw the snow it looks like something out of the 1985 movie Runaway train.

[@steamlogger]

I see how you could see them that way. If we aren't careful, our trains can run away. Merry Christmas

[@petergibbs]

Noticed that just after at 24:52 you ran over a branch jolting the locomotive. Maybe where your bogie connection was ripped out?

[@steamlogger]

I think you are correct. By that time I was getting cold and was not paying close attention to the track ahead. It is also down grade there and it takes more distance to stop.

[@jasonworden8209]

Need a gas powered loco. No tesla locos over here! 🤣. Still very nice and the layout is AMAZING 👏

[@steamlogger]

Thanks for watching

[@stevemellin5806]

Very nice .we all know electronics don't like getting a little wet.

[@steamlogger]

The problem was the wires connecting the motors got disconnected. It has since been repaired and all is well.

[@csx5945]

You’re welcome for clearing the tracks so you could break your engine like Jake did to his boxcab the day before lol

[@steamlogger]

Thanks for the shameless plug about how you keep the track clear. 🤣

[@csx5945]

@ lmfao

[@thomasfarrell2209]

Where is this?

[@steamlogger]

The White Creek Railroad is a private 7.5 gauge track near Grand Rapids Michigan. I have many more videos on my channel.

[@thomasfarrell2209]

@@steamloggerThank you very much!

[@crockett11000]

Just north of cedar springs Michigan.

[@WayneMarion]

Can't see much of the train ...🚋🚋🚋🚋🚋🧐

[@steamlogger]

I have other videos on my channel showing many visiting trains.

[@jonmyers8046]

Wow! That is incredibly cool. I could ride that all day. 😲❤️ How many acres is that?

[@steamlogger]

The railroad is on approximately 120 acres. It is nice as the track is spread out and there are only a few locations you can see another track.

[@jonmyers8046]

@steamlogger That's a lot of area to loose yourself in. Just needs a coffee maker for me lol. What was wrong with the engine at the end?

[@steamlogger]

@jonmyers8046 The motors on the front truck got unplugged, and part of one connector was lost. It has been repaired and tested.

[@jonmyers8046]

@steamlogger at least nothing major. Enjoy 👍

[@DAPwny]

Very Nice how is that Engine powered?

[@steamlogger]

Each axle has a 24 volt permanent magnet motor with 8.3:1 reduction. Then there are four 12 volt deep cycle batteries wired as two 24 volt units permanently MUed.

[@dsingh412]

Does anyone that uses this railroad run any steam 🚂 locomotives on it at all?

[@steamlogger]

Yes. I have many more videos from White Creek of steam engines on my channel

[@panzerabwerkanone]

23:25 what's the penalty for not blowing your horn at a road crossing? Twice 27:25

[@steamlogger]

It's a quiet zone. Lol

[@mikecole819]

Where is this located?

[@steamlogger]

Near Grand Rapids Michigan

[@longrider42]

I was going to say that Batteries do not like cold weather. Does your train use batteries?

[@steamlogger]

The locomotive in this video has four 12 volt deep cycle 100 amp hour batteries. It will run for many miles before needing recharging.

[@ДмитрийРассказов-ц7й]

Инфраструктура маленького народца.

[@steamlogger]

Or full size people who ride small trains. Thanks for watching.

[@pooperscooper8791]

this is strange from florida

[@steamlogger]

You should come visit the frozen north sometime

[@glenmurra3856]

Wow what a rail road you don't know how envious I am. I'm curious how many miles of track you have not just the main line, but all the lines coming off of it, just spectacular.

[@steamlogger]

I have heard seven miles. It is not mine. I am fortunate to live about 30 miles away and help with upkeep.